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04-05-2004, 02:14 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Erie, PA
Posts: 21
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55 gallon vs. 75 gallon tank?
I'm in the process of deciding which tank would be better to start my fish only live rock tank. I've been doing a lot of reseach on the internat and have read Michael Palette's book The New Marine Aquarium. I'm not sure if I should go with a 55 gallon or 75 gallon tank.
For the additional money should I go for the 75 or just start with the 55? In the long term (2 years) I would like to add coral to the tank. All advise is appreciated. |
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04-05-2004, 02:29 PM
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Contributing Member
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Posts: 482
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I would go with the 75. The 75 will be deeper from front to back, which will make aquascaping easier. You will end up with the dreaded "wall of rock" in a 55.
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04-05-2004, 02:37 PM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
Posts: 13,031
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Hi JST, Welcome to Reefland!
Yes, the 75 gallon is definitely worth the extra money. The extra depth makes a world of difference in the overall appearance of the aquarium. Scott Z. |
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04-05-2004, 06:28 PM
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Council
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: right now NM, originally from RI
Posts: 276
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75 hands down. That extra few inches of depth is worth the extra loot for sure. I have an 80, which is only an inch or two taller than a 75, i'm not quite sure, but its an awesome tank.
Leddy |
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04-06-2004, 05:56 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Erie, PA
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Thanks everyone for the adivse. I'm now going with the 75 gallon!
Looking forward to using Reefland forum during my set up in the next couple of months. Last edited by JST; 04-06-2004 at 05:57 PM. Reason: Spelling |
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04-06-2004, 06:37 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Gilbert, AZ.
Posts: 106
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75G no doubt! I just purchased a 90G a month ago, and now I wish I would have went with something bigger like a 180G. People always say if you get into this hobby, spec the equipment out as if it you are going to build a large reef system - eventually one will want it. I originally wanted a FO tank, but now I want a FOWLR tank..then it will be a reef! It never ends!
Mike |
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